DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IMPACT ON ADOLESCENCE EMOTIONS AND COGNITION

This research proposal aims to identify evidence-based research that explores the impact of technology on adolescents’ social emotional regulation (SER). This study will explore the components associated with social emotional learning and regulation such as self-esteem, social relationships, and decision-making and the way they are impacted by technology usage in adolescence. This study will also identify the implications of its finding at the micro, macro, and mezzo level of social work and provide treatment suggestions regarding the impact of technology on each component of SER. SER is defined as skills that are utilized to control one’s emotions, thoughts, and physiological sensations to respond to certain situations in the appropriate manner. The development of such skills may be greatly impacted during the adolescent phase of development.